Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies at 78 after battle with cancer

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Greg Gumbel, a prominent CBS sportscaster, has died at age 78 from cancer, as confirmed by his family. He had a notable career spanning over 50 years in sports broadcasting. Gumbel missed the NCAA Tournament in March for the first time since 1997 due to health issues. He had recently signed an extension with CBS to continue hosting college basketball. He was the first Black announcer to call play-by-play for a major sports championship, including Super Bowl XXXV. Gumbel was known for his work in football and basketball, significantly impacting sports broadcasting.


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